Brian O'Connor vs. Colin Ward — Career Comparison

Colin Ward built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian O'Connor as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Colin Ward posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.38 and WHIP 1.378 compared to 5.11 and 1.865 for Brian O'Connor. By the career numbers, Colin Ward had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.